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CFrance · 07-12-2018, 02:09 PM

Hi guys,

I have been looking for a 2013 ZL1 with low miles and I found a good deal on one, the only thing is it is located on the coast of Texas.

Here is where it is located

Should I avoid this one since it lived on the coast and there could be rust?
It only has 6k miles and according to the seller was always garaged.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

JB'sZL1 · 07-12-2018, 02:11 PM

Get some pics of the underbody and engine compartment.

Ajax2112 · 07-12-2018, 05:17 PM

I would be more worried about flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. There have been quite a few different model cars hitting EBay that were flooded and the listing does not disclose that. If the car didn’t have full coverage or flood insurance and a claim wasn’t payed Carfax wouldn’t have a record on their site.

I say buyer beware and do your research. If you look at the location of that address that area was definitely under water during the hurricane.

CFrance · 07-12-2018, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB'sZL1

Get some pics of the underbody and engine compartment.

I contacted the seller so we will see what they send back. If/when they send them I will post them up here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajax2112

I would be more worried about flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. There have been quite a few different model cars hitting EBay that were flooded and the listing does not disclose that. If the car didn’t have full coverage or flood insurance and a claim wasn’t payed Carfax wouldn’t have a record on their site.

I say buyer beware and do your research. If you look at the location of that address that area was definitely under water during the hurricane.

Yeah that was another thought that crossed my mind. This car has been for sale for a while and I am guessing there is a reason why.

It is probably one of those too good to be true things but I figured I wouldn't know if I didn't at least look into it a little!

Iron Lung Jimmy · 07-12-2018, 06:09 PM

That general area flooded pretty badly.

SecondZ28 · 07-12-2018, 08:08 PM

What's the price?

Looks like their zip code is either 77619 or 77651

Neither pull up on this list
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/de...oodzip1017.pdf

CFrance · 07-13-2018, 11:24 AM

Well, turns out that one already sold so the hunt continues!

Thanks for the replies everyone!

They were asking 34k, black 2013 with 6k miles, sunroof, exposed carbon fiber, and suede/alcantara package.

lbls1 · 07-16-2018, 08:17 AM

If its exposed to excessive moisture or water then rust is always a possibility, especially underneath the chassis. If the car was driven daily during wet weather then expect to see some signs of underbody corrosion. You should not be seeing body panel rust; This would indicate an inordinate amount of moisture, salt, and very poor maintenance.

07-12-2018, 02:09 PM	#1
CFrance Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 106 View My Garage	Found a good deal on a ZL1 on the coast of Texas. Is rust possible?? Hi guys, I have been looking for a 2013 ZL1 with low miles and I found a good deal on one, the only thing is it is located on the coast of Texas. Here is where it is located Should I avoid this one since it lived on the coast and there could be rust? It only has 6k miles and according to the seller was always garaged. Thoughts? Thanks!

07-12-2018, 08:08 PM	#6
SecondZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 807	What's the price? Looks like their zip code is either 77619 or 77651 Neither pull up on this list http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/de...oodzip1017.pdf __________________ '13 ZL1 '06 TBSS '98 TJ '87 GN

07-16-2018, 08:17 AM	#8
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	If its exposed to excessive moisture or water then rust is always a possibility, especially underneath the chassis. If the car was driven daily during wet weather then expect to see some signs of underbody corrosion. You should not be seeing body panel rust; This would indicate an inordinate amount of moisture, salt, and very poor maintenance. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

07-12-2018, 02:11 PM	#2
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	Get some pics of the underbody and engine compartment.

07-12-2018, 05:17 PM	#3
Ajax2112 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Here and there Posts: 183	I would be more worried about flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. There have been quite a few different model cars hitting EBay that were flooded and the listing does not disclose that. If the car didn’t have full coverage or flood insurance and a claim wasn’t payed Carfax wouldn’t have a record on their site. I say buyer beware and do your research. If you look at the location of that address that area was definitely under water during the hurricane.

07-12-2018, 06:09 PM	#5
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,447	That general area flooded pretty badly.

07-13-2018, 11:24 AM	#7
CFrance Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 106 View My Garage	Well, turns out that one already sold so the hunt continues! Thanks for the replies everyone! They were asking 34k, black 2013 with 6k miles, sunroof, exposed carbon fiber, and suede/alcantara package.